President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. is close to achieving a deal on Gaza that “will get the hostages back” and “end the war.”

The president made the statement as he departed the White House to attend the Ryder Cup.

“I think we have maybe a deal on Gaza, very close to a deal on Gaza,” Trump told reporters on the White House lawn.

"It's gonna be peace," Trump said, adding, "That'll be number eight, Peter, not bad."

Trump often states that he has already solved seven wars, though the reality is not so clear cut.

This is far from the first time Trump has said a Gaza deal is close.

He's repeatedly suggested that an agreement to calm Israel’s war with Hamas is imminent — only to have nothing to show for it.

Weeks ago, he said, “I think we’re going to have a deal on Gaza very soon.” And Trump has made similar pronouncements before and after that.